The province of Ontario

At the heart of Canada is the province of Ontario, where the University of Waterloo is located. With 13.6 million people, Ontario is one of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories and is home to the majority of Canada's population.

Many major Canadian cities are located in Ontario. Ottawa, our nation's capital, is a 550 km drive from Waterloo. Bus service from campus makes it easy to explore Toronto, Canada's largest city, which is 115 km (70 miles) from Waterloo.